time can be spent on things like religion and nationalism. they say the move is a step backward. we have a report from jakarta. >> learning about the motion. it is a prime exercised for children around the world. these children may lose out on some experiments of the government goes ahead with taking a science out of the curriculum. >> science is cool. lots of beautiful, objects can be made through science. when i grow up, i want to be a professor in biotechnology. >> the education ministry says there too overburdened for such causes and they want schools to focus mainly on religion, nationalism, the indonesian language, and math. that would mean the end of signs causes so they could learn about their country's frequent earthquakes and volcanic eruptions. >> they are the right age to learn. they are ready to learn the basic concepts of science. what about their future? >> fascinated to listen to listen to the explanation about the many volcanoes. science is important to learn the way of thinking. they say it is necessary for them to be able to compete internationally. indonesia's's

seen a resurgence of followers, but it was not always this way. during the soviet era, religion was frowned upon, and many died trying to protect it. others followed their faith in secret. >> i was allowed to go to church again, but 42 years ago, i had to baptized by daughter. -- baptized my daughter. >> religion has always united the russian people. i think it is part of tradition. history shows everything has been done in the interest of god and religion. >> the role of the church in secular russia is being questioned more and more. during the past year, the relationship between the russian orthodox church and the state has been put under the microscope. some worry the opposition is becoming too close. >> the cathedral of christ the savior itself was the scene of the punk band, pussy riot's protest against putin's relationship with the church. in the christmas eve address, they called for pulte -- for freedom of speech to be protected. 2012 was a turbulent year in russia. many are hoping 2013 will bring peace and reconciliation. >> the french actor gerard depardieu has been of

is a regular part of christianity. but the course leader tells me this is not just about religion. >> i think it should not matter what the i am a christian or a yogi or and atheists. i believe everyone can fast. i do not actually know which of my group members are christians and which are not. it makes no difference. >> she is happy for me to join in with the yoga. for chilly, i do not have too fast. i wonder -- fortunately, i do not have too fast. i find this more accessible than the world of the monks. i find a way to become in calm. the night ends at 4:30 a.m. the day begins at a service -- with a service at the monastery church. it is good to be out early and listen to the birds without having to rush to work. a number of people come to the village to attend the service. i am of mason, to an early -- such an early hour. i am on based -- i am amazed they come as such an early hour. until now, i have only ever been to a protestant service. the pomp and circumstance here is certainly impressive. i find the ceremonial nature of the catholic service a little alienating. after the service, the

is to make more room for religion and nationalism. teachers say it is a move backwards. >> learning about the newton laws of motion by launching a rocket. it is a fun exercise for children around the world. indonesian children might soon miss out on such experiments. if the government goes ahead with its plan to take science out of the curriculum. >> science is cool, lots of useful objects can be made through science. with science, we can create unique objects. when i grow up, i want to be a professor in biotechnology. professor in biotechnology.

. it is not have to do with any religion. you make a commitment to society. you love and protect each other. two men are to women love each other but they will never make children. reaching o -- or two when in love each other but they will never be able to make children. >> this has brought together conservatives in people from christian, jewish, and muslim communities. this was a carefully managed presentation of mainstream unity. the organizers are trying to make sure only slogans are on display appeared their conscious of accusations of homophobia. they do not want to be portrayed in that way. >> despite them claiming this is a thing of family, the right watch this with dismay. >> i understand that some of them are not. it is very simple. they are on the streets. they are opening up everything. francois hollande has a secure enough parliament majority that the legalization of marriage will probably pass by jean. support is slipping. most french are with him on that. those rallying on saturday insist they will fight all the way. changing the traditional french family means weakening the very f

particular religion. when you mary, you make a commitment to society to love and protect each other. there is a link between marriage and procreation. two men or two women can love each other, but they will never make children. >> it is the prospect of adoption that has motivated people to protest. it has brought people together from many places. there was a carefully managed presentation of mainstream unity. >> the organizers of the rally have made sure there are officially sanctioned signs here. despite the marchers claiming this is an issue of family and not sexuality. fay rights leaders watched the rally -- gay rights leaders watched with dismay. >> i understand not everyone is homophobic, but because they are on the streets, what they say and how they to it, they are advocating for homophobia. >> he has a secure parliamentary majority and the legalization probably will pass by june. support is slipping, but the polls suggest most french are with him on that. those rallying on saturday insist they will fight all the way. they kneel it means weakening the foundations of the count

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